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MISSION

To preserve and appreciate our human, social, intellectual and financial wealth and that of other investors, by efficiently allocating resources with a global perspective through three initiatives:

The Drake Capital Initiative where we have developed a platform for preserving and appreciating financial assets

The Drake Real Estate Partners Initiative where we have established a platform for doing business in the USA, via the seed funding of a venture capital fund involved in real estate

The Drake Direct Investments Initiative where we aspire to generate a virtuous circle of wealth creation by developing business opportunities where we feel we can develop sustainable competitive advantages.

VALUES

The relentless pursuit of opportunity without regard to the resources currently on hand; we encourage experimentation and tolerate failures and consider them an essential learning process.

Results Driven

Irrespective of our concern about creating shared value, we are in business and mean business; lean and mean; no fooling around; we demand a rigorous assignment and use of resources; top and bottom line; cash return over cash invested; must add economic value; we do not consider this to be incompatible with our quest to creating shared value.

Excellence

Never complacent; good is never good enough; state of the art; best in class; surpass expectations; creativity; innovation; under-promise over-deliver; we learn from our failures and do not make the same mistake twice.

Integrity

Over and above respecting the law, we do what is right; we are open to scrutiny and have nothing to hide; never do anything our mothers, spouses or children would feel ashamed of reading in the papers about us.

Creation of shared value

Considering environmental, social and governance issues (ESG), is crucial to legitimacy; we aspire to be respected and admired by all stakeholders, so we strive to go beyond the basics.

Public Service

Doing business is not a private affair; ultimately, we are in the business of making the world a better place; we strive for a freer, more dignified, prosperous and peaceful society; we understand the role of governments and of civil society and have a clear political view on what ideas and approaches are best suited for our society to attain the common good; as individuals, we are prepared to take a leading public role; we will never be complacent on political matters; we conceive business as a public service.

VISION

Be a world class investment holding company thanks to our values, investment strategy, superior performance, solid and engaged team, and robust processes and governance. Our role is to ensure that The Drake Group maintains its spirit of industriousness, relevance, creativity and its capacity to preserve and create wealth. We are also committed to contributing to the well-being of society through the philanthropic enterprises we help sustain via the Drake Foundation Initiative.